US Bridges

US 77 SB over Guadalupe River

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 2.70 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 132350235001010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
900 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,696
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB over Guadalupe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB over Guadalupe River in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,696 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,540 by 2033. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 SB
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location2.70 MI SW of US 87
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8322, -97.06073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,696 (2020)
Projected traffic8,540 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB over Guadalupe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB over Guadalupe River carry?

About 16,696 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.